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GF10 FWE

2010 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,548 mi
Last recorded124,548 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,548 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot has slight weep of grease on outer clip

Nearside Front Washer jet not working. OSF covers windscreen sufficiently

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,021 miles

slight play to n/s/r link end

Fail 15 Jun 2021 116,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play to n/s/r link end

Pass 19 Jun 2020 109,865 miles

n/s/f steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Fail 19 Jun 2020 109,865 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2019 102,284 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Apr 2019 102,283 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2018 95,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,107 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,107 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,126 miles

Spare tyre defective

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 75,862 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust ref tyre wear.

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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GF10 FWE is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF10 FWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GF10 FWE is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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